Crystal Palace fullback Joel Ward has welcomed the fresh investment from Josh Harris and David Blitzer.

Ward admits he's "thrilled to bits" over the news.

He told the Croydon Advertiser: "The news is brilliant and it shows the club is moving forward in the right directions.

"We have the dreams and aspirations to go on. I think we have a great platform to develop and move the club on. The sky is the limit.

"I am thrilled to bits. I still pinch myself. It was only three-and-a-half years ago that I came to the club, it's been a fantastic journey so far and I have enjoyed every bit of it."